Winston-Salem car rental information
| Pick-up location | Winston-Salem |
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| Rental locations | 17 |
| Airport locations | 4 |
Cheap car rentals in Winston-Salem
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Top tips for renting a car in Winston-Salem
- Rent 4×4 cheap car rentals in Winston-Salem during winter as these are more equipped to handle the snowy terrain. Winter in Winston-Salem lasts from November to February. Winston-Salem and nearby towns like Kernersville and High Point experience high feet of snow, so a 4×4 best handles the snow, especially if you plan to tour these cities. Roads with the worst slippery conditions due to the ice include Robinhood Road and some roads near Piedmont Triad International Airport. Drivers of Winston-Salem rentals should be extremely cautious when driving on these roads or use GPS to find alternate routes. A 4×4 will also allow you to tour Quarry Park despite the rough terrain leading to the attraction.
- Drivers of cheap car rentals in Winston-Salem can ensure the safety of all road users by adhering to the road rules. It is illegal to operate a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or any substance that causes impairment. Move over one lane and slow down to make way for approaching emergency vehicles with flashing lights like law enforcement. Moreover, yield to pedestrians at marked or unmarked intersections. Every passenger in the vehicle, whether in the front or rear seats, should wear seat belts. On the other hand, children under eight or 80 pounds should ride while secured to a child or booster seat.
- Swiftly navigate from Winston-Salem to other North Carolina cities using the major highways. The Interstate-40 is a key highway connecting cities in the Piedmont region, which include Winston-Salem, Greensboro, and High Point. It also connects Winston-Salem to other cities like Durham and Raleigh. The Interstate-285 is another major highway connecting Winston-Salem to Lexington. The U.S. 311 Freeway connects Winston-Salem in the south to Randleman and interchanges to U.S.52, which heads straight to downtown.
- If you would like a budget-friendly, convenient, and restriction-free mode of transport when visiting Winston-Salem, renting a car from car rentals in Winston-Salem is a recommendable option. You don't have to worry about drop-off points being too far from your destination or not being able to reach your destination on time because you have to adhere to public transportation schedules. Even better, most cars from Winston-Salem car rentals come with up-to-date GPS navigation systems, so you won't have to worry about getting lost either. Better yet, you'll be able to check everything off your itinerary as you'll have enough time to go to all the places you want to visit on your own schedule. You can even add more attractions to your list, like the North Carolina Zoo, which is just 54 miles away. Or take a scenic drive through the Blue Ridge Parkway, which is about 99 miles away.
- The Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) has on-site car rental counters from agencies, including Budget, Avis, Hertz, and Enterprise. The rental car counter is located in the baggage claim lobby, and the cars are parked right outside. Reserving your car in advance through KAYAK could make it easier for you as you'll have the option to just pick it up at the airport.
- One of the most important things you have to watch out for in downtown Winston-Salem is pedestrians, especially at intersections. There are approximately 400 intersections in Winston-Salem, and even though most of them have pedestrian signals, reckless drivers and distracted pedestrians can lead to accidents. The North Point Boulevard and University Parkway intersection is especially dangerous. As a motorist, you are obligated to yield at crosswalks and take care when passing cyclists.
- Winston-Salem is a relatively small city and rush hour spans from around 7am to 9am in the morning and from around 5pm to 6pm in the evening. Even during rush hours, traffic moves quite well unless you hit an accident. More traffic is found on US 421, Interstate-40, and US 52, but it rarely comes to a full stop. Apart from rush-hour traffic, winter roads in Piedmont Triad can be quite risky due to snow and ice, which makes it advisable to have a powerful car equipped to handle Winston-Salem winters.
- Book your rental car in Winston-Salem at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Standard rental cars in Winston-Salem are around 28% cheaper than other car types, on average
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Winston-Salem car rental reviews and directory
Hertz
7.1
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57 reviewsBest rated
5 locations in Winston-Salem
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2021
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Staff was friendly. Easy of transaction.Cons:
Everything was perfect.8.0 Very good
Mar. 2021
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Drop off was easy. Staff were friendly.Cons:
The radio in our car didn't work so we called the main number. Woman told us to call the local rental agency and gave us two numbers, neither of which worked. We tried to use the bluetooth and stream music, but that didn't work either. We stuck it out with the car but no radio makes for a long ride.10.0 Wonderful
Mar. 2021
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I liked the upgrade to a bigger better car.Cons:
Not having to worry about whether there would be a car in the lot for me at my designated time would be better.2.0 Poor
Jul. 2020
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Nothing actually!Cons:
The prices were ridiculous, the van was dirty, kept warning it needed an oil change, reaked of CIGARETTES and was almost unbearable to drive from Winston-Salem to Charlotte with my mother in law in kids so we could get to the airport all together! Never again will I rent from y’all AND I will be contacting corporate office about my experience as well.2.0 Poor
Jan. 2020
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The customer service line was fine and was able to answer my questions, however my requirements for rental were not clearly pointed out. I reserved a car for the next day but the pick up location I was referred to was an airport which wouldn't allow me to rent with a debit card without a flight reservation. Just too much red tape. Went to Avis and rented a car within 30 minutes.Cons:
Just went to Avis from the start; which is what I'll be doing in the future.2.0 Poor
Jul. 2019
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The staff was kindCons:
I was given a vehicle held together by duct tape. Literally. Duct tape.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.1
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8.0 Very good
Dec. 2020
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Really tight for the money. No luggage space5.2 Fair
Jul. 2020
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I had to wait for over 20 min just to drop the car off. Very understaffed. They did not have the car I reserved when I arrived. I was given another vehicle and was charged more. The car was not as nice as the one I had reserved.2.0 Poor
Jun. 2020
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They did not have the car I reserved when we got there. Had to find another car rental company. Wasted my time driving to enterprise then waiting in line then finding out no van was available10.0 Wonderful
Mar. 2020
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The staff was friendly, thoroughly explained everything and patient.10.0 Wonderful
Sep. 2019
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Staff was friendly and helpful.10.0 Wonderful
Sep. 2018
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Enterprise knows how to treat customers. From pickup to return everyone who helped me was so professional, helpful, and extremely courteous.Avis
7.1
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2.0 Poor
Apr. 2021
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Not a single thingCons:
They could have had the right address on goggle and Apple Maps. They could have answered the phone in the two hours I tried to call. Most importantly they could have HAD MY CAR READY. Had to wait 5 extra hours and never did get my car. Had to settle for a different one. Amazing rude staff. Like, i dont know how they are in business rude.6.0 Okay
Dec. 2020
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Staff was very nice and the car was clean.Cons:
No one was there for the drop off! No one helped me and I had to hide keys under the monitor on a desk. So dangerous6.4 Okay
Jun. 2020
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Boston drop off was great and easy thank you.Cons:
The staff at the pickup location was rude, made a comment about my inability to figure out the apple carplay when i asked for help, and also insinuated that i was upgraded to a larger car when in fact i got exactly what i reserved, and when i asked about the potential to upgrade i was dismissed. The tires on the car i rented should be inspected, i hydroplaned several times while driving in the rain going at or under the speed limit. Likely will not use Avis again.10.0 Wonderful
Oct. 2018
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customer service was extraordinary.5.6 Fair
Mar. 2018
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Convenient pickup and drop off locationsCons:
I think Avis could do better presenting their cars. A quick rinse & vacum goes a long way. The smell however...? Drive three hours in an ash tray:(6.0 Okay
Nov. 2017
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Staff was easy to work with and location was convenientCons:
Car had almost 40,000 miles on it although it worked okayBudget
7.1
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10.0 Wonderful
Sep. 2022
1.9 Poor
Jun. 2021
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Staff was super friendly, treated me as if I was an old friend.10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2021
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Yes to bothCons:
Would be nice to to have a drop box to drop off the night before for early morning returns. Life does happen and things Pop up unexpectedly.8.0 Very good
Mar. 2021
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Yes the process was easy10.0 Wonderful
Mar. 2021
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Everything was convenient and easy. The staff was super friendly and very accommodating!Cons:
Everything was perfect!!!!Easirent
6.8
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One location in Winston-Salem
Rent-A-Wreck
7.1
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One location in Winston-Salem
Priceless
6.1
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One location in Winston-Salem
Sunnycars
7.2
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One location in Winston-Salem
116 travellers who rented a car in Winston-Salem gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.2
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